Recall 12V064000: 2008–2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, 2009–2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 17, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 20,512
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.
The risk
If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 24, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 949-770-0400.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
- 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
- 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
- 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
- 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
- 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
- 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V064000
- Manufacturer
- KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Owner letters
- Feb 24, 2012
- Components
- Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery (Electrical System); Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology